I am on my 3rd Hard Core case - iPhone 4, 5, & now 5S. I live in the country, work around animals, & work outside mowing, etc. This style case does exactly what it should to protect my phone. Also, having the belt clip keeps it out of sweaty, dirt filled pockets. Grass bits and dirt does filter through the openings but only a fraction of what would be there without the case. Thanks to this case, I got great prices for my old phones because of their condition. Otherwise they would have been trash. BTW - when the top cover cracked from removing it weekly to clean the phone, it was replaced without question.

Melissa, 43TN

TestimonialsJune 6, 2014

5out of 5

Durability5.0

Protection5.0

Value4.0

Dropped in parking lots, on concrete, asphalt, and many other very hard surfaces, came out without any scratches. Working in public safety our phone get dropped all the time and I also have a four year old who get a hold on my phone if it can survive all that is can survive anything. It can fit in pockets just fine. Love this case! Thinking about buying anyone in a different color.

I have been really impressed with this case! I am constantly dropping my phone. I'm a photographer and work outdoors a lot and constantly drop it in the dirt and rocks! Just recently I accidentally dropped my phone in the driveway and my husband ran over it with the truck and it is still in perfect looking & working condition. I highly recommend this case. I currently have one on my iPhone 4S and plan on getting a new one when I get my 5S.

Don, 40Colorado Springs

Good CaseMarch 6, 2014

4out of 5

Durability5.0

Protection4.0

Value5.0

I had this case for my iPhone 4 and loved it so, when I bought a 5S, I naturally ordered one of these cases. It's offers great protection but there are couple of things I'm less than enthusiastic about. The plastic screen protector doesn't fit flush against the phone's screen so there's a gap that sometimes interferes with the accuracy of tapping on apps or the keyboard. The edges of the screen protector are even higher than the phone casing a clicking sound and making it difficult to move apps around between screens. The ear hole and home button are open so dust gets in between the loose fitting screen protector and the phone. I realize the home button has to be open for the fingerprint thing but I don't know many who use that anyway. I still like the case but there could be some design improvements.

James, 31Oahu, Hawaii

Armor of Greek godsFebruary 25, 2014

5out of 5

Durability5.0

Protection5.0

Value5.0

I swear by the hardcore. I've had one on my iPhone 4S for almost two years and I have to say it was well worth the money. I have personally dropped it, kicked it, thrown it across a parking lot and even ran it over just to pick it up and dust it off. Now that I've bought an iPhone 5s the first thing I did was shove it into a ballistic hardcore... You never know when you'll get a sudden urge to throw your phone.

Andrew Kimbro , 17New Orleans

Ultimate ProtectionFebruary 3, 2014

5out of 5

Durability4.0

Protection5.0

Value5.0

This case is perfect for you if your as clumsy as me. Yes, it may add a good bit of bulk to your phone but you will never be worried about any drops or bumps. I accidentally dropped it down my metal spiral staircase and was worried as the phone slammed on each step great it's a lost cause. My phone had no damage to it. The only complaint I have with it is when you constant are pulling your phone out of your pockets as often as me the covering to the silencer/charger/headphone jack tears off, but this doesn't affect usability. So if your going for a case that covers your phone against every drop and bump and one that is made out of high quality materials this is the one for you. It helped save my wallet about $600 in repairs to a broken iPhone. So it's totally worth the buy.

Ivan, 17Odessa,Texas

Lasted January 26, 2014

5out of 5

Durability4.0

Protection5.0

Value5.0

I've had my ballistic hardcore case now for about 10 months, and it finally "broke". It was around the 5th month mark that I broke off the plastic that covered the silent button. I didn't really care about that though. Around month 7 the case part actually broke the top part close to the camera. Which again didn't bother me much because i've dropped my phone like crazy(at least 4 times a day from about 4 feet usually). So after 7 months I felt like it was about time for the case to break anyway, and to get a new one. Well it was just a slight crack so I didn't worry about it that much. Now were at month 10th and the screen is starting to get dirty more often and the slight crack is still slight. However, now the top part of the case wont close now(reason why dirt gets in the case). So around 70 dollars (i don't remember the price sorry) Drops like crazy. Throwing the phone against the wall (I had to test the case) and it lasted around 10 months. Yea I say it was worth it.

Josh Jacobs, 36Moultrie, GA

Totally recommendJanuary 3, 2014

5out of 5

Durability0.0

Protection0.0

Value0.0

I have to say I have always used otterbox cases, but I wanted a change and did not like the lifeproof case, so I searched and found the ballistic hard core case, and I am very impressed with it, it completely protects your phone in every way possible, and I am rough on my iPhone 5, I love all the layers of protection! Even though its not waterproof, I have been in the rain and it stood up to it no problem! I totally recommend it to everyone!

Dean, 55Levittown, PA

Extreme protectionJanuary 3, 2014

4out of 5

Durability0.0

Protection0.0

Value0.0

Ballistic case is truly the extreme protection they say it is. The weak spot is the rotating holster. I would be happy to see an improvement in the belt clip. And how about adding a color, orange would be great.

GlasscoeME@comcast.net, 61Lansing, MI

One heck of a caseJanuary 3, 2014

5out of 5

Durability0.0

Protection0.0

Value0.0

Short of being waterproof this is one heck of case, a good feel in the palm of the your hand.

Mike, 41Indiana

Tough caseJanuary 19, 2014

5out of 5

Durability5.0

Protection5.0

Value5.0

Awesome case, survived several drops higher than 15 ft, and being run over by my F250 4x4. For some one in construction there is no better case.

Amber Linke, 26Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

worth the investmentJanuary 3, 2014

5out of 5

Durability0.0

Protection0.0

Value0.0

I am far from nice to my phones. I've actually had 7 phones in 5 years so I needed something super durable to protect the most expensive phone I've ever owned! This has been hands down the best case I've ever purchased. I used to have an Otterbox Defender case and this one is significantly better. I've already dropped my phone from 4ft or so onto concrete several times with zero damage whatsoever. I would highly recommend this case. Well worth the investment.

ACCESSORIES

Holster
Just in-case you've misplaced your holster, or just decided you want an extra one around, you can get an additional one for it here.
Please note this holster will only work with the Hard Core® Series for iPhone 5/5s - no other case.

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